Background
He was born near Verchères, Lower Canada, the son of Jean-Baptiste Paquet and Charlotte Lalu.
He was born near Verchères, Lower Canada, the son of Jean-Baptiste Paquet and Charlotte Lalu.
His surname also appears as Paquet or Paquet dit Lavalléest In 1842, Lavallée married Caroline Valentine. He settled in Verchères towards the end of that year.
Around 1848, he moved with his family to Saint-Hyacinthe, where he worked with pipe organ manufacturer Joseph Casavant.
Lavallée also taught music and conducted the village band. In 1852, he opened an instrument repair shop.
In 1865, he moved his business to Montreal. Lavallée then retired and Charles took over the operation of the business.
He died in Montreal at the age of 86.